This Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is made with just a few simple ingredients and makes a perfectly delicious side dish for any meal!
I love vegetables. I could eat them all day and with every meal if I had the time to prepare them.
Yes, I know that sounds like the craziest statement ever. I mean, who goes around declaring their love for vegetables as if it’s the same as iced coffee, pizza, or chocolate cake?! Well, maybe I should be a little more specific. I love roasted vegetables.
There is just something magical that happens to vegetables when you pop them in the oven and roast them. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness in veggies, cuts out the bitterness, and automatically makes them 100 times more delicious.
Garlic and parmesan are two of my favorite ingredients to add to just about any kind of savory recipe, so tossing them in with my asparagus was a no-brainer. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper, then spritz with some olive oil and you are good to go.
I prepare my roasted asparagus on the same cookie sheet that it bakes on. I can’t stand extra dishes to wash, so if a recipe allows a short-cut, I go for it!
Just mix everything together on top of the aluminum foil lined pan then spread it out and bake for about 8 minutes.
If you go any longer than that, the asparagus gets too soft for my liking. I like it to be a little bit crisp and not mushy.
I originally shared this Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus over at Kenarry: Ideas for the Home. While I was there, Carrie was visiting here and sharing her recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts. Go check it out if you haven’t had a chance to yet!
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fresh asparagus
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2-3 Tablespoons parmesan cheese
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Rinse the asparagus and trim off woody end pieces. Spread out in a thin layer on top of the prepared cookie sheet.
- Spray the asparagus lightly with a coat of olive oil spray. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Use your hands to mix the asparagus with all of the ingredients, then lay out into an even layer again. Spray with one more light coat of olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Michele Leggiere says
Simple, but so delicious!
Rose says
We loved this recipe..
Vickie Callis says
LOVE this! I do basically the same with cauliflower except cook it on 375 for about 30 minutes.
Janet T. says
With over 400 comments you already know this is a hit, but I just had to tell you that this is the first family celebration dinner where the veges are what everyone kept raving about. Even the next day. A fabulous winner! So tender, flavorful, and not mushy.
Christine says
Was a hit at Easter dinner with the family! (Even the teens lol)
Next time I’ll cut more off the bottom of the stalk to make it less woody.
Thank you for the suggestion
Robin B says
If you take your fattest stalk of asparagus and break off the bottom, it will naturally break where the tender part begins. Then just line up the tops of the rest of the stalks and cut off the ends to match.
Michelle Miller says
Anything oven roasted has my heart and these asparagus look like they just wanted to get into the oven to give the best of themselves 😉 Thank you for a beautiful and simple recipe!
Adriana says
Asparagus are my favorite side dish and love them with garlic definitely trying your cooking technique and recipe tips for Easter. I always serve asparagus for that special meal.
Natalie says
Looks so delicious and would make a great addition to any dinner party!
Meghna says
It’s a great healthy share. I tried it this weekend and it came out perfect.
Jere Cassidy says
First of all, your photos are awesome and they just make me want to pick up an asparagus spear and eat away. I asparagus and adding the parmesan sounds perfect.
debbie stack says
I can’t wait to start getting healthy recipes from you God’s Blessings!
Evelyn Bradford says
Great recipe! Quick and easy to prepare. Used prepared garlic granules and cooked on parchment paper. Will definitely make again and again.
Christi says
I literally make this about 3x a week since i discovered it. My absolute favorite!
Ashlyn says
I’m so glad you love it so much!